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What Is The Treatment For Occasional Bleeding From A Lump On My Butt?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jan 2014
Question: I had a cyst on my but crack and saw a doctor a year ago who drained it and had antibiotics. The lump remained and is now bleeding occasionally and feels wet all the time.
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Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Pilonidal sinus. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. This appears to be a pilonidal abscess that you have had drained. You may now have a sinus which is a tract below the skin that may be inflamed, hence the wetness. There is a risk that it becomes infected again. Therefore, I suggest you see a surgeon regarding further treatment. This would usually be surgical excision to remove the sinus. It is a relatively minor procedure and will cure the condition. I hope this is of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBChB. FRCA.
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What Is The Treatment For Occasional Bleeding From A Lump On My Butt?

Brief Answer: Pilonidal sinus. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. This appears to be a pilonidal abscess that you have had drained. You may now have a sinus which is a tract below the skin that may be inflamed, hence the wetness. There is a risk that it becomes infected again. Therefore, I suggest you see a surgeon regarding further treatment. This would usually be surgical excision to remove the sinus. It is a relatively minor procedure and will cure the condition. I hope this is of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBChB. FRCA.